Coffee and walnut butter cupcakes are what happen when your caffeine addiction meets your need for emotional frosting. These beauties deliver bold espresso flavor, cozy nutty richness, and just enough sweetness to say, “I’ve got it all together”—while ignoring the laundry pile behind you. They’re vegan, fluffy, moist, and classy enough for brunch but indulgent enough for midnight “me-time.” Bake them when your boss emails at 6PM, or when your PMS demands justice. Basically, this is self-care in cupcake form—no man, mood swing, or Monday required. Grab your apron, love, because these are not your grandma’s muffins.
Coffee and Walnut Butter Cupcakes
These coffee and walnut butter cupcakes are soft, vegan, full of espresso kick, and nutty enough to match your favorite group chat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour sift it, you rebel
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar because flavor, not blandness
- 1/4 cup walnut butter homemade or store-bought, no shame
- 1/2 cup brewed espresso strong enough to revive your soul
- 1/3 cup plant milk almond, soy, or oat—your call
- 1/4 cup neutral oil like sunflower or grapeseed
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: chopped walnuts for topping extra drama
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your cupcake tray like you’re prepping for battle.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt like your life depends on it.
- Add walnut butter, espresso, milk, oil, vanilla, and vinegar. Mix until smooth—lumps are emotional, not welcome here.
- Scoop batter evenly into lined cupcake wells. Fill about 3/4 full unless you’re into lava-style overflow.
- Sprinkle with chopped walnuts like a true maximalist.
- Bake for 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean, unlike your browser history.
- Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack or eating too soon and burning your tongue.
Notes
🔬 Nutritional Info (Per Cupcake)
- Calories: 170
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
🌱 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 6%
- Magnesium: 7%
- Folate: 5%
- Vitamin E: 4%
- Zinc: 3%
💡 Tips & Notes
- Use walnut butter at room temperature—unless you enjoy mixing cement.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon if you’re feeling spicy or your ex texts you.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days—assuming they last that long.
- Want next-level luxury? Add a swipe of vegan espresso glaze and call it art.
- Great with iced coffee, hot tea, or passive-aggressive silence.
